MAZDA CX-5
All Model Years — Complaints, Recalls & Reliability
MAZDA CX-5 Reliability Overview
The MAZDA CX-5 has been produced from 2012 to 2026. Over 15 model years, NHTSA has received 3,005 complaints and issued 20 recall campaigns for this model.
15
Model Years
3,005
Complaints
20
Recalls
2012–2026
Year Range
Complaints by Model Year
2026 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 0
Recalls: 0
No rating
2025 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 17
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: service-brakes
2024 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 44
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2023 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 71
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: unknown-or-other
2022 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 69
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: exterior-lighting
2021 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 177
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2020 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 136
Recalls: 0
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2019 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 317
Recalls: 2
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2018 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 433
Recalls: 3
★★★★★
Top Issue: engine
2017 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 187
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2016 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 602
Recalls: 5
★★★★☆
Top Issue: exterior-lighting
2015 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 167
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: structurebody
2014 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 492
Recalls: 4
★★★★★
Top Issue: electrical-system
2013 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 292
Recalls: 1
★★★★☆
Top Issue: electrical-system
2012 MAZDA CX-5
Complaints: 1
Recalls: 0
No rating
Top Issue: vehicle-speed-control
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Rating | Top Issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | N/A | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 0 | ★★★★★ | service-brakes |
| 2024 | 44 | 0 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2023 | 71 | 0 | ★★★★★ | unknown-or-other |
| 2022 | 69 | 0 | ★★★★★ | exterior-lighting |
| 2021 | 177 | 0 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2020 | 136 | 0 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2019 | 317 | 2 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2018 | 433 | 3 | ★★★★★ | engine |
| 2017 | 187 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2016 | 602 | 5 | ★★★★☆ | exterior-lighting |
| 2015 | 167 | 4 | ★★★★★ | structurebody |
| 2014 | 492 | 4 | ★★★★★ | electrical-system |
| 2013 | 292 | 1 | ★★★★☆ | electrical-system |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | N/A | vehicle-speed-control |